Lifeway Research Archives - Page 6 of 11

How much should AI influence preaching prep?

September 18, 2023

In preparing for a typical week’s sermon at his church, Griffin Gulledge turned to an atypical source: artificial intelligence.

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How churches can ‘hold the rope’ to serve adoptive, foster care families

August 25, 2023

“Not everyone is called to adopt or foster, and that’s okay. But we can all lighten the load in some way,” says Meredith Weber, an adoption and foster care coordinator.

Holiness and wealth: Prosperity gospel views on the rise, study shows

August 23, 2023

According to a Lifeway Research study, 52% of American Protestant churchgoers say their church teaches God will bless them if they give more money to their church and charities, with 24% strongly agreeing.

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Why your church needs a ‘youth-now mindset’ in ministry

August 7, 2023

Gen Z students are eager to serve in the church, but often overlooked. Learn why your church needs a “youth-now mindset.”

YouVersion Bible App marks 15th anniversary

July 12, 2023

When the App Store launched for iPhones on July 10, 2008, users could check Facebook, chat on AOL Instant Messenger, and read the Bible. The

5 ways pastors can help families navigate social media

July 5, 2023

In May, Dr. Vivek Murthy, the Surgeon General of the United States, issued a 25-page advisory titled, “Social Media and Youth Mental Health,” detailing the dangers

3 ways churches can work for unity without uniformity

June 29, 2023

Just below a ground-floor window in the Ministry of Justice in Paris, France is a marble shelf engraved with a horizontal line and the word

Tips for reaching your community this Fourth of July

June 22, 2023

In a 2021 Lifeway Research study, 76% of pastors said fostering connections with unchurched people is one of their greatest needs. As your church makes plans to